mkwt , 4 hours ago

They definitely don’t have to do this. Indictments and arrest warrants are typically sealed until they are executed.

When this happens to high profile public figures who are not likely flight risks, it’s relatively common to let the target know about the pending case before they’re in custody. It’s also common to negotiate an arranged surrender with the target’s lawyers.

The arranged surrenders benefit the cops because they don’t have to waste time looking for the perp, and it benefits the accused because they get a little time to get their affairs in order.

In this case, I think there’s some component of the prosecutor trying to publicize themselves.